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Implicit bias refers to the unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that influence our understandings and actions. These biases are involuntary and can often stem from the way we were raised, the culture we were brought in to, or personal experiences. Implicit biases can exist towards a range of attributes including race, gender, age, sexuality, religion, and many others.
The most crucial way we can limit implicit bias is through education. This is something that would help eliminate my own implicit bias especially considering I want to work in the medical field. One way I can implement this in my life could be by spending time learning about different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives- read books, articles, or watch documentaries on these topics. Also, remembering that it takes time and ongoing effort to reduce implicit bias effectively is important. The key is to remain committed to self-improvement and fostering a more inclusive and equitable world.

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Implicit bias are attitudes, judgments, or behaviors that we do unintentionally toward an individual. One way I can reduce my own implicit bias is to put myself in other person's shoes. It is important to understand what other people are feeling when we make bad judgments toward them. Putting ourselves in someone's place can help not to make stereotyping.

One way I can heighten my awareness of how I view the influence of culture and language in healthcare is to have an understanding of the cultures of every patient. It is important that we respect everyone's cultures, that way we can help them, and we can understand their needs better.

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Implicit bias is something that occurs unconsciously. It is not intentionally done but rather happens from playing on the concept of stereotypes or looking at religion, sex, race, etc. One way that my own personal implicit bias can be reduced is by trying harder to be aware of other cultures and shy away from typical stereotypes. I think today we have become more comfortable makes jokes on stereotypes as it is being seen more in movies, shows, or just regular conversation. These jokes or plays on stereotypes are not done maliciously but meant to be funny or break tension sometimes. This sadly adds to the concept of implicit bias, we get so comfortable with what we as a society accept that we forget sometimes they become our own bias. A way to heighten my awareness of how I view the influence of culture and language in healthcare, is by making more of an effort to meet more people with differing cultures than mine. This will help me grow fonder appreciation for all other languages, customs, and practices that are shred through their religion!

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Implicit bias is ingrained habits of thought that lead to errors in how we perceive, reason, remember, and how we make decisions. Implicit bias is actions we do unconsciously. One way to reduce my implicit bias is to widen my understanding of other cultures through widening my social network. There is no better way to learn about different cultures than speaking to someone in that culture. I think in healthcare, it's important to have translators or even translating devices ready. Every healthcare provider should undergo diversity training to better adhere to patients of different backgrounds.

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Implicit bias is a form of bias that we unfortunately do unconsciously in our daily lives. Without realizing it, we judge or stereotype people based on their sex, gender, race, religion, and identity. We play into the stereotypes society has formed throughout the years and don't acknowledge that we are feeding into those behaviors. One way to reduce my implicit bias is to be more open-minded and willing to learn about other cultures and languages. Although, I try my hardest to always be kind and respectful to others and stay clear of biases. There are certain moments when I do catch myself thinking a certain way about an individual, and I have to check myself and figure out why I'm feeling like that. In times like these, I have to consider my actions and thoughts and try not to feed into implicit bias. Being able to register the action is an important sign of being aware of how it might affect the other person. By further educating myself about different cultures, I can become more aware of my unconscious biases. At times, it's hard to register that you are being biased because it's deeply rooted in our society, and many people have implicit biases.

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Implicit bias can be actions or thoughts about someone or something we can have unconsciously. These beliefs can also turn into stereotypes about people who are different than us. I can decrease my implicit bias by being culturally aware of my surroundings and other cultures. Just because someone doesn't have a similar physique structure to me or speaks the same languages as me doesn't mean they are foreign to this world. One way to heighten my awareness is by taking the time to get to know different people from work or school. I work at a family practice clinic that sees patients from low-income communities from diverse backgrounds. I need to start taking my time to learn about them or their culture to comprehend where they come from or who they are.

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Reducing implicit bias is key to forming and maintaining relationships with people who are different from oneself, in addition to being necessary to provide quality care to patients from all walks of life. One way I can work to reduce my own implicit biases is to increase my understanding of lives that differ from my own. By widening my social network and strengthening relationships with people of a different race or sexuality or consuming media created by and for these groups, I will better relate to others and reduce my biases. One way I can heighten my awareness of the influence culture and language have on healthcare is to put myself in another person's shoes. By visualizing and remembering that my experience is shaped by my race and ability to speak English, I can be reminded that this is not a universal experience. Keeping in mind that others struggle more or less than I do to receive quality care based on these factors is key to increasing my awareness. I can speak to those in my social network about their experiences to see how different they are.

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Implicit Bias occurs within individuals unintentionally and can be unaware of. This can affect an individual’s thoughts, judgment, and behaviors. One way that I can reduce my own implicit bias is by constantly meeting new people. By connecting with new people I get to know more about their culture and their background. This is very important because, in the healthcare field, every patient comes from a different background. Knowing about one's background and culture helps with communication and traditions, on how they go about doing things. This will help me be more aware of the language and culture that I will interact with on a daily that is different than my own culture. Also will help get rid of bias that will affect the healthcare field.

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One of the most important things, if not the most important, is acknowledging that implicit bias exists and has subconsciously been implemented into us from an early age. Although it isn't one's intention to make comments that may offend someone or not take their beliefs and culture into account, it is important to recognize and find ways to expand our knowledge to help us understand different cultures better. One thing that would help heighten my awareness would be by making friends from different cultures. As one of the videos from this week mentioned, making friends from different cultures will diversify your friend group and give insight into other cultures and beliefs. By doing so, we would be practicing cultural humility, allowing for better approaches to how to cater to a wider range of people in healthcare.

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Implicit bias is a form of bias, also known as unconscious bias, that we do not do intentionally, or we do unconsciously. One way in which I can reduce my own implicit bias is by branching out and networking. This will help increase my opportunities for contact with people in different groups. Networking and connecting with people from different groups will allow me to learn and better understand their cultural backgrounds. A way that I can heighten my awareness of how I view the influence of culture and language in healthcare is by practicing and learning more about cultural humility. This would help me get a greater understanding of cultures that are different from my own. It is important because every patient has their own unique cultural experiences.

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Unconscious bias is known as implicit bias and appears as automatic and unintended action or judgment and has a big impact on how someone perceives other people. The influence of these problems on the patient-provider relationship and the necessary course of therapy in the healthcare industry is startlingly obvious.  To me, it is very important to understand that many healthcare practitioners may put efficiency before patient narratives, frequently ignoring the underlying causes of a patient's problems or misery due to having a better efficiency rate. Giving patients the respect they deserve, removing language barriers by using interpreters when required, and attentively listening to their particular issues and reasons for seeking medical help are all proactive measures I may take to lessen my own unconscious bias. Exposure to people from different backgrounds, whether personally or professionally, can help increase awareness and promote greater cultural sensitivity.

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Implicit bias is a form of bias where stereotypes are created towards a different group of people that occur unconsciously. Everyone has implicit bias as the definition implies that most people probably would not notice unless it was pointed out to them. One way I can work towards addressing my own implicit bias is by branching out and diversifying my friend group. When I first thought about it, I thought I had a diverse group of friends, but the reality is though upon reflections, I came to realize that almost everyone in my circle is Latino apart from a few who are White, and one that is Native American. By connecting with new people, it allows me to learn about others cultural backgrounds thus addressing any misconceptions that I might have. One way that I can strive to understand how language and culture influence healthcare is through practicing cultural competence. It’s important for those who work in healthcare to listen to their patients and be more openminded being not everyone’s culture is the same.

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One way that I can reduce my own implicit bias is to always think before I speak. This is something people think should be obvious, but there have been moments in my life where I genuinely did not believe I was being implicitly bias. I was not aware that there was anything negatively stereotypical that I said, but people could always perceive what you say in a negative way.
One way that I can heighten my awareness of how I view the influence of culture and language in healthcare is learning from mistakes by getting educated on topics you have any concerns or bias about. At the end of each day, I can reflect on my day and think about any possible interaction that could've been affected by implicit bias. There are many things I don't know that can create implicit bias. For example, I did not know that a big factor for obesity was genetics. A lot of Hispanics and Black Americans are more likely to become obese and not knowing this can create bias towards patients and their families who are seeking professional help. I didn't learn about this until one of my first nutrition classes. By taking this class and learning that obesity is more than self-inflicted made me eliminate any bias I had towards peoples with obesity. Continuing to do this is a great way for me to reduce my implicit bias for many other subjects.

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Implicit bias, or unconscious bias, is a behavior or judgment that comes automatically and unintentionally; it can affect how one sees another individual. This is very apparent in the healthcare services, which does affect the patient and provider relationship and can also influence the treatment the patient might need. A way I can reduce my own implicit bias is by treating patients with the respect they need and providing any translators if there is a language barrier, as well as listening to them as to why they are coming in. I feel like many providers are also in a rush to get to all the patients but do not listen to why a patient might have an issue or pain. A way to heighten awareness is being exposed to diverse backgrounds, either during my interactions through personal life or having classes or courses about different populations.

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Implicit bias, also known as unconscious bias, significantly impacts how we interact with others, form relationships, and, most importantly--the public health community. With implicit bias, we unconsciously judge or discriminate others based on stereotypes, race, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, etc. It portrays itself in harmful ways. I recall watching a previous public health course video demonstrating a doctor's implicit bias toward their patients. Two minority patients (Hispanic/Latinx, African-American) voiced their concerns to the doctor; however, this doctor discriminated against them unconsciously. The doctor wasn't taking them seriously; it was as if they had to prove they were experiencing something abnormal. In the Latinx's case, it was apparent that there was a language barrier, and as for the African-American, well, there's a history of unequal care for people of color. With that in mind, I want to reduce my implicit bias, take accountability, and further educate myself. I want to learn more about all cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and respect them for what they are; keep an open mind. The same applies to healthcare; everyone should be treated equally and respectfully regarding their medical care. No one should be treated medically differently because of their cultural and socioeconomic background.

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Within this past module, we learned and furthered our understanding of the importance of implicit bias. Although it may not be intentional, the effects of implicit bias can be harmful, especially if we aren't cognizant of it and don't manage it. To reduce implicit bias on a personal level, I would start by first recognizing that yes, implicit bias does exist and it does at times control the way in which we complete certain actions. If you don't acknowledge it, it's difficult to improve. Next, I would ensure that I am not assuming anything from a person that I meet. The purpose of cultural humility is to continue on a life-long process of learning and implementing that knowledge to avoid future implicit biases. Having conversations and experiences with different people teaches us that no individual has ever gone through the exact same things even if they are of the same race or ethnic group. This is why generalizations are harmful and we should try our best to not make assumptions about people to provide the best care we can.

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Implicit bias is the term for attitudes or prejudices that subtly influence our perceptions, behaviors, and judgments. These prejudices, often rooted in cultural stereotypes, can shape our thoughts and actions even when we are unaware of them. One way I can reduce my implicit bias is to examine my attitudes and beliefs and question any potential biases. Engage in conversations with colleagues, attend workshops or training sessions on unconscious bias, and learn about the experiences of individuals from different cultures and backgrounds. Participate in cultural competence training to increase my knowledge of how I see the role of language and culture in healthcare. By doing this, I will get an understanding of how language and culture affect patient preferences, communication, and health outcomes by attending this session. It offers a sense of patients' viewpoints and requirements with diverse cultural origins. I may also increase my knowledge by watching and picking up tips from colleagues who have experience dealing with multiple demographics. Taking the time to actively listen to patients' linguistic and cultural backgrounds and difficulties may also help better understand their needs and viewpoints.

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Implicit bias, also known as unconscious bias, is a behavior that every human being exhibits in some shape or form in almost daily life and is when a person judges another based on stereotypes they already hold. Furthermore, implicit bias is not limited to racial stereotypes, but can also exist for characteristics such as gender, age, sexual orientation and much more. Implicit bias, unlike explicit bias, is also something that an individual may not be aware they have. This is can be a major problem in the healthcare workforce. For example, a nurse may hold the stereotype that Latino patients over exaggerate their pain, and therefore may be ignorant of whatever that Latino patient states regarding their health status. Healthcare workers and medical professionals need to be aware of their implicit biases in order to provide the best possible care to their diverse patients. Furthermore, one way in which I can reduce my own implicit bias is by recognizing that I have them and to make an effort to learn a person’s story and background before making assumptions; in other words, I will learn how to better individualize them.

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Implicit bias is a huge issue that plagues our society. It bleeds into areas such as healthcare where it can be a matter of life and death. While a conscious form of bias refers to individuals who are aware of their ideas and negative feelings towards certain groups, individuals who are implicitly biased are typically unaware of their beliefs because of how deeply rooted they are in their minds. I believe that to an extent, regardless of your race, ethnicity, gender, religion, etc., it is impossible to be free from implicit bias. However, there are ways to work on eliminating as much of it as possible by looking introspectively. One way that I can improve my implicit biases is by getting exposure to people who are different than me. Through school, work, volunteering, etc., I should take more time to learn and understand the differences and similarities shared between the people around me. This will help me become more cautious when making assumptions about others.

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Implicit bias is an unconscious behavior where an individual is likely to unconsciously stereotype a person belonging to a particular group. Implicit bias can also lead to discrimination in healthcare settings and workplaces if left unchecked. Most implicit bias in health care settings is unconsciously applied due to the normalization of stereotypes of certain groups in this age. However, it is crucial for healthcare practitioners and officials to be culturally competent, treat patients as individuals, and not be biased because of their race or gender role in society. I can, unfortunately, admit that I have stereotyped individuals due to implicit bias, and it is interesting to know that this happens quite often in healthcare settings where every patient should be treated as an equal and individual. One way to reduce implicit bias in healthcare is to treat patients as individuals rather than stereotyping them to a particular group or culture and be aware of the stereotype and notice it before applying it to treating patients. Giving proper and unbiased care to patients as individuals and equals is essential because everybody should have the right to receive the same care and respect in healthcare.

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Implicit bias is a form of bias that we can have subconsciously, and not really be aware that we are even placing these biases on people. These might be formed from hearing things growing up, viewing media, and reading articles. While in the moment we are not aware that these biases are forming, they stick with us throughout our lifetimes. It is scary to think that I have treated others in a bad way unknowingly due to implicit bias. I think one way based of the readings that I can improve implicit bias would be to start seeing people as individuals rather than groups. When dealing with a population, it is super easy to group them all together and assume that they are all the same because they are in the same family. However, that can be harmful and cause you to have some sort of bias between them due to the fact that you are grouping them as the same because they have some similarities, such as living in the same area. I believe that this is a good place to start as it can help with being able to see if you had a bias in the first place.

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As implicit bias is prominent in day to day life, specifically there is a large presence in the healthcare system. Also known as "unconscious bias", it is having a prejudgement of an individual based on their race, gender, sexuality, age, and many more factors. As a medical assistant myself, I have seen various moments where staff have mistreated patients or disrespected them as they lacked cultural competence. Unknowingly we may treat others differently but others may notice the injustice. I have seen nurses specifically become rude or aggressive toward patients who do not speak english or are not actively knowledgeable about their healthcare due to language barriers. One way for me to reduce my implicit bias is to treat every patient with respect and patience as I should treat others the way I would want to be treated. It is easier said than done, but as a patient myself I had been belittled by a doctor due to stereotypes so I have empathy for my patients. Lastly, accessing information on cultures of major patient populations is a first step to improve cultural competency in all staff. Another way would be to simply ask questions like "may I touch your arm to examine it?" or reassure them by saying "please let me know if anything makes you uncomfortable". Letting patients advocate for themselves during treatment will improve the quality of care greatly.

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Implicit bias is a type of behavior that people do without realizing it. This type of behavior happens in healthcare, where providers, unconsciously, treat people differently. It happens far too often in a setting where different kinds of treatment should not be tolerated. Working at a hospital, I've seen firsthand how doctors treat people differently according to their race, socioeconomic status, clothing, etc. Being part of an industry where the main goal is to help people, healthcare providers must understand that people go to them for help and shouldn't have to worry about being judged. One way that I can become more aware of my own implicit bias is by keeping in mind that everyone has their own life going on and that I should be considerate of that. In a healthcare environment treating everyone equally and providing excellent care is effective.

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It can be hard to recognize that you have implicit bias but every does and it is what you do with these thoughts that matters. For me personally after reading the article I think by putting myself in others shoes is a good place to start. You do not always know what people are going through. So by trying to understand their circumstances that can help. I think to heighten my awareness of my view on culture and language is cultural humility. Admitting I do not know about every culture and trying to learn can be hard. But it is a great place to start.

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In this week's lesson, we were taught what implicit bias is and how healthcare providers and regular citizens may perceive individuals unknowingly. From the video, I gained knowledge about how unconscious humans can be when interacting with an individual and how that translates into the way we approach them. In the medical field, this may be judging someone on a variety of characteristics but these pre-determined judgments may be detrimental to the care that providers portray and what quality the patients truly feel. Most of the time, providers from physicians to nurses may not knowingly be holding bias to an individual but it happens subconsciously and it is the responsibility of those individuals to understand and take responsibility for these actions. The health field has to take the reigns on this issue to provide equal care for walks of life and that starts with taking ownership and fixing the way we think about people. From the informative literature, the same is being portrayed in the message because the implicit bias, although may not be wanted attention, is there and should be recognized by providers. This will only translate into equity among all patients. The change in implicit bias could also help in the healthcare system with the process of hiring providers and policy advocates to put forth a goal of equality for all walks of life. One way I could proactively reduce my implicit bias is to not assume a person's characteristics based on the first impression and actually get to know someone. Talking and listening to an individual can really make a world of difference in how you perceive someone and sometimes we are simply quick to assume.

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To reduce my own implicit bias, one strategy I can engage in is perspective taking. This involves putting yourself in the other person’s shoes and trying to see the situation from their perspective. As for myself, this means taking the time to understand the unique experiences, backgrounds, and cultures of the people in my life and those I meet. By empathizing and considering the perspective of others, I can become more aware of my unintentional biases. In regard to healthcare, having this heightened awareness can lead to more equitable and patient centered care. It is important to educate ourselves about different cultures, languages, and healthcare disparities especially in public health in order to gain a greater understanding of how these factors can influence patient care and outcomes. By practicing perspective taking and staying informed, healthcare workers can reduce implicit biases and provide more effective care to all patients.

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Implicit bias is also known as unconscious bias, which means that many of us can form habits that can grow from our own experiences, cultures, attitudes, and what we have learned in a social environment. Sometimes, these habits can push us to perceive, reason, and make decisions in error. Medical Professionals should take courses regarding cultural humility and competence, which would help address their unconscious bias and reduce health inequity. When completing the Cultural Competence check-in, I stumbled upon one question: “I listen for and am familiar with American English dialects and their influence on syntax and semantics.” I never thought of speaking to someone who knows the same language as me; I would have to decipher what they were trying to explain because we share the same vocabulary. When I researched how many dialects there are in the U.S., there are about 30. One way I want to reduce my own implicit bias is first addressing and accepting that I have been unconsciously biased and speaking about this issue with others to heighten my awareness. For example, many pronouns are being used, and unfortunately, when I read some of them, I have no clue what they mean. As someone entering the medical field, I believe this topic is critical to learn, to address patients better, and to ask more questions regarding this topic. Not knowing what they mean may lead me to perceive or make a wrongful judgment.

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Implicit bias refers to the unconscious attitudes, beliefs, and stereotypes that can influence our judgments and behaviors towards certain groups of people. It is important to be aware of our implicit biases and work towards challenging and overcoming them to promote fairness and equality. To reduce implicit biases, it can be helpful to engage in self-reflection and education. Such as, learning about different cultures and perspective can broaden the understanding and challenge stereotypes. Additionally, actively seeking diverse experiences and interacting with people from different backgrounds can also help break down biases. Reducing implicit bias is important in healthcare because it can lead to more equitable and patient-centered care. Healthcare providers can ensure all patients receive fair and unbiased treatment, regardless of their background.

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One way to reduce your implicit bias is to acknowledge that it exists, and find out what beliefs you have. In the video "What is Bias, and What Can Medical Professionals do to Address it," they state that less than 9% of physicians, and less than 15% of nurses are people of color. Understanding statistics like this and how they carry over to your personal thoughts is a way to reduce your implicit bias. Then, you can become more aware of other people's backgrounds, culture, religion, language, etc. and be more accommodating of this. One way I reduce my implicit bias is that I have my pronouns (she/her/hers) on canvas, so that people know how to address me and I know how to address others.

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This week we are shown the different type of bias that are present in the health field, with one main focus being implicit bias. Implicit bias as stated in this weeks lecture is an unconscious and ingrained habit of actions that can affect the treatment given to patient. I find it important to be aware of our actions and be able to make the change towards better patient care as they are individuals seeking for guidance from health officials with the answers. Simply working towards eliminating this bias and acknowledging the actions that are being made will help prevent other forms of bias to arise. One way I can eliminate implicit bias would be becoming aware of other ethnic backgrounds and cultural differences that come with it. Each day we encounter individuals with various backgrounds, yet that does not make a form of treatment any different. To help eliminate this it would be beneficial to be open minded and eager to look past the differences. The form of acceptance and considering the needs of others will lead to patients feeling more comfortable and seen with their needs. For example, some may have a certain diet that they follow and it can be different from what is recommended by the doctors, yet by accepting and finding alternatives to accommodate their needs will help them feel heard. Coming together with the mindset to help work towards the well being of any individual will help in the health care field. I think it is important to become aware of our actions and work towards the change that is needed to provide the care one desires.

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Implicit bias, also known as unconscious bias, is how an individual subconsciously perceives a certain group or individual that differs from who they are and the values they resonate with. I can reduce my implicit bias by expanding and meeting new people with various backgrounds to learn more about their cultural experiences and values as well as to understand them on a deeper level. One way I can connect with individuals with different cultural backgrounds is through pushing myself to make new friends in my classes or enrolling in clubs and groups. Through these connections, one can overcome cultural stereotypes or generational stereotypes that most individuals face within their culture and understand others beyond who they are or just surface-level information. It is important to understand one's cultural background as it is necessary for communication and acknowledging one's traditions and way of living, which is vital in healthcare. Being culturally competent can help us eliminate any bias that may hinder us from striving for the best care in the healthcare field or throughout life in general.

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I would consider reducing implicit bias as a process. To begin, implicit bias are involuntary and unwanted subconscious beliefs or stereotypes that describe people who are from a different background than you are.  One way that I can reduce implicit bias is through the practice of meditation. Meditation is useful in many ways. Overall, the main goal of meditation is to build awareness within yourself and with others. I believe that meditation can be the key to identifying my own thoughts and feelings. Meditation can help me connect to my subconscious mind. I can then identify any subconscious notions that are present when I meet someone different from me. Implicit biases can be uncomfortable because what you intrusively think can be the complete opposite of what you feel. However, exposing myself to different cultures and backgrounds can help me gain an understanding of other perspectives and beliefs. Besides, I love to learn so this would be a perfect learning opportunity for me.

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Implicit bias is when individuals have unconscious thoughts that are stereotype, prejudiced or biased toward people of color. Implicit bias usually occurs inside individuals without knowing until someone or something points out. A great way for me to reduce my implicit bias is first identify the diversity among my friends which I believe are pretty diverse. My friends are African American, Mexican, Japanese, Arabian,.. etc. I’m proud and happy to have them as friends but that doesn't mean I have no bias against them. Then I will spend time doing self-reflection (cultural humility) to scan and assess myself if I accidentally treat someone differently than the other based on their traits such as race, ethnicity, culture,..etc. Being more aware of my thoughts allows me to reduce implicit bias. Because public health is my future career which requires me to work with people from different backgrounds so learning how to be culturally competent is a must which is the best way for me to heighten my awareness of how I view the influence of culture and language in healthcare. My diverse friends are one way for me to practice cultural competence as well as doing more research online about people with different cultures/backgrounds to increase my knowledge and learn how to effectively and appropriately approach them in healthcare.

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Implicit bias is best defined as an unconscious behavior of thought that we have towards a specific group of people/community who are different from us. I believe that I can reduce my implicit bias by branching out from the people that I normally surround myself with. For example, I can start by joining clubs on campus where I will be able to meet a diverse group of people. I can start by asking questions and getting to know others who came from a different background and try to stop myself from making assumptions about others. In other words learning about different cultures can help reduce my implicit bias. Which ties into cultural competence. After completing the worksheet on cultural competence, I became more aware on the areas that I need to improve. For example, when speaking to another person who doesn't speak English fluently, I can work on using visual aids, which is something I don't normally think to do. Cultural competence in healthcare is extremely important in being able to provide patient centered care. Being able to understand why someone is late to an appointment or why they have certain diet restrictions can be cultural. It is important that healthcare workers are culturally competent and are actively choosing to learn more about their patients culture and identity.

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In order to reduce my own implicit bias, I need to be more mindful of the people around me and acknowledge that each individual is different. As someone who is working towards a career of helping people of all races, genders, ages, sexual orientations, primary languages, and more, I should work more on becoming as culturally competent as I can be to ensure that I make my patients in the future as comfortable as possible in what could be a tense setting for them as is. Being aware of the implicit biases I may unconsciously have regarding people that I am not knowledgable of on a deeper level than the stereotypes we see in the media or from the word of other people is an essential step in eliminating such judgments. To work on bettering myself in this sense, I will work toward becoming more culturally competent by immersing myself in cultures I don’t know about, talking with people who are different than me and getting their perspectives on the world around us, and ensuring that I do not push any narrative that might be common for specific groups of people. Doing these things will provide me with the foundation I need in the future to provide quality care for people of all backgrounds and will teach me to treat everyone as an individual rather than a stereotype. Making assumptions about people before knowing their whole story is not a practice that should be continued, so communicating with patients to better grasp who they are as an individual is of the utmost importance. Not to mention, people of different cultures have their own views on medicine and healthcare, so becoming more knowledgeable on such things will also assist me in taking the best approach possible for their treatment to ensure it is suitable and respectful towards them.

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Implicit bias can be described as unconscious cognitive thoughts, attitudes, or stereotypes we have towards different groups. This week's module made me realize the importance of engaging in self-reflection, especially as a public health major. The lack of cultural competence in public health is not due to the lack of knowledge but rather a lack of change in their attitudes toward diverse patients. This is important in public health because oftentimes, diverse groups will have different needs. One way to reduce my implicit bias is by self-reflecting bias that I might have due to my environment that I may not be aware of and be more open-minded. Another way I can reduce my implicit bias is by connecting with my peers at CSUF. CSUF is very diverse and I believe that by connecting with my peers, I will be able to learn more about their cultural background and broaden my cultural knowledge.

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Implict bias is the unconscious thoughts and beliefs that shape our behavior or attitudes towards different groups of people. One way I can reduce my own implicit bias is by really taking a look into who I’m surrounded by whether it’s friends or family. I would say I have a pretty diverse friend group however, I find myself falling into certain perceptions I that have been exposed to from my parents. Sadly, it is easy to slip into certain thoughts or have similar thoughts with our friends and family, even if our actions show the opposite.  Although my friend group is diverse I have never learned about their backgrounds and cultures in depth and doing so will expand my horizons and change my perceptions about different groups. One way I can heighten my awareness of how I view the influence of culture and language in healthcare is to become culturally competent. Understanding about various cultures will help in understanding why patients behave in certain ways and overall will help provide equitable and efficient healthcare.

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To reduce my own implicit bias, I need to become more aware of my initial thoughts and attitudes that may unintentionally come up and become more open-minded. Growing up in a Hispanic household, I did not interact with other cultures other than my own, and my parents developed my initial perceptions of different cultures. Now that I am pursuing a degree in public health, it has allowed me the opportunity to learn and see the traditions that shape other cultures and how that impacts an individual’s choices. One way I can heighten my awareness of how I view the influence of culture and language in healthcare is by practicing cultural humility and becoming culturally competent. Cultural humility allows individuals to admit that they may not know the different components behind a cultural tradition. It also offers the ability to have an open mind to new information and practices that are different from the everyday world. This is important because it could make or break how an individual or a community views healthcare and its practitioners. Becoming culturally competent ties into cultural humility as an individual begins to learn different cultural values, beliefs, norms, or health practices that dictate how an individual lives their lives. Reducing my implicit bias and becoming more culturally competent would allow me to build relationships and trust with individuals and communities that do not conform to traditional Western standards. Collaborating with culturally diverse individuals allow health practitioners to build upon traditions or beliefs to better community health in a familiar way.

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This week's assignments has reminded me the importance of practicing cultural humility. As stated in the definition, implicit bias is often unintentional. We may not always be aware of the these cognitions and that is why this week's module was important because it heightened my awareness of it's existence and highlighted the importance of learning ways to reduce implicit bias. One way I can reduce implicit bias is participate and engage more with individuals from different backgrounds. This way I can expand my knowledge of different cultures and get to know and understand these different cultures better. As a future health educator, I would like to always continue learning about different cultures so that I can educate and promote health and wellness in the mist effective way possible for the community that I am advocating for.

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Implicit bias is an unintentional bias that affects behaviors, judgments, and decisions that can lead to harmful ways of viewing others and can lead to stereotyping. Although it is difficult since it is an automatic thought process, by now being aware that it does exist, we need to keep it in mind to try to shut down these biases and allow for a more open mind in order to prevent it from becoming a bigger issue. One way that I can reduce my own implicit bias is to first become aware when those thoughts do come to mind and practice mindfulness. To take it a step further, I can write it down or journal it so that if there are any patterns of thinking, I can attempt to work on it and fix it. I think that it most important part of fixing implicit bias is to want to fix it and without the effort from yourself and the intrinsic motivation aspect, there will be no changes. One way I can heighten my awareness of how I view the influence of culture and language in healthcare is becoming culturally competent and cultural sensitive and realizing that there are a lot of different backgrounds and thought processes that each culture has and to continue to actively learn more about it and communicate effectively, I think can help with awareness in the healthcare field.

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Implicit bias refers to the unconscious thoughts, perceptions, judgments, and beliefs regarding different groups of people. This bias affects how we make decisions without us even realizing that we are actively being biased, stereotyping people and judging them. These perceptions are not ones that we think about consciously but are instead ones that have developed throughout our lives due to how we grew up, parenting, community values, religion, and more. One way that I can reduce my own implicit bias would be to become aware of my own unconscious biases and to work against these preset perceptions of others in my head by interacting with people who are different from me more often. I can put in the effort to meet and interact with people from different races, religions, genders, ages, socioeconomic statuses, and more. Looking at my circle of family and friends, they are mostly White and Mexican as well as Catholic. Thus, to reduce implicit bias, I should aim to go to events with and communities of people who are Asian, Black, Native American, etc. as well as Muslim, Buddhist, Jewish, and other religions to expand my own experience and gain insight into these different groups of people from my own. This can help reduce my own implicit bias by allowing me to spend time with people who differ from myself and to learn about them in a way that allows me to establish perceptions of people built upon actual, real-life experiences.

One way to heighten my awareness of how I view the influence of culture and language in healthcare is to attempt to practice and aim for cultural humility. Cultural humility focuses on really taking a look at oneself, understanding that you do not know everything about everyone, decreasing uneven power dynamics, and committing to a lifelong experience of learning, open-mindedness, and self-reflection. To increase my awareness of the influence of culture and language in healthcare, I can try to be humble as a public health professional and allow the patient to teach me about their personal life experience, culture, background, etc. This would allow me to encourage a more comfortable interaction between myself and the patient, reducing the power gap, and this would provide me with valuable information regarding how the patient's culture and communication style influence their health decisions and lifestyle choices. Having cultural humility would enable someone to realize that both culture and language play major roles in healthcare, affecting patient outcomes, experiences, and willingness to receive healthcare. It is a constant learning experience, especially when it comes to healthcare among different groups of people.

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In this week's assignments, I gained valuable insights into the concept of implicit bias and its impact on healthcare delivery. I learned that implicit bias refers to unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that can affect our behavior and decision-making, even when we are not consciously aware of them. This is particularly relevant in healthcare, where biases can lead to disparities in treatment and outcomes for patients from different cultural backgrounds. As a behavioral therapist, my work revolves around understanding human behavior, psychology, and helping individuals manage and improve their mental health. It's a rewarding but challenging profession, and it's important to me to continually enhance my skills and knowledge to better serve my clients. I've been reflecting on the importance of reducing implicit bias and being culturally aware in my role. In behavioral therapy, I work with a diverse range of clients, each with their own unique backgrounds and needs. To provide the best care possible, I've been taking some steps to address these important aspects of my work: Firstly, I've been actively seeking out cultural competence training. These workshops have equipped me with valuable tools and strategies to better understand and support clients from diverse cultural backgrounds. It's been eye-opening to learn how culture can influence mental health perceptions and coping mechanisms. Asking open-ended questions about cultural identity, values, and beliefs related to mental health has helped me tailor my therapeutic approach to each client's unique background. Regular supervision and discussions with colleagues and supervisors have been invaluable. I've been working to improve my language skills in languages commonly spoken by my clients. This has proven crucial in breaking down language barriers that can affect therapy outcomes. Self-reflection has become a daily practice for me. I keep a journal to record my thoughts and feelings about different client interactions. This self-awareness helps me identify areas where I might need to challenge my biases and preconceptions. In terms of my therapeutic approach, I'm placing a strong emphasis on being client-centered. I believe it's essential to respect the autonomy and cultural values of my clients. Collaborating with them to set treatment goals and strategies that align with their individual needs and cultural context has been key to building trust and achieving positive outcomes.

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Implicit biases are typically seen within an individual. These biases can result from our living environment and cultural surroundings. Personally, one way I can challenge my implicit bias is by becoming more open minded of different ideas. I grew up in a neighborhood that was primarily Hispanic and never really interacted with people who identified with other ethnicities, not until attending a university. I am able to see how some factors in my life have shaped me to have a certain viewpoint. Challenging myself to become more open minded will allow me to communicate with others more effectively and hopefully gain new experiences and knowledge that can help me in my future clinical career. I would be able to sympathize and connect with various patients and hopefully gain more insight on them, whether it is their living conditions or cultural tradition that may affect their way of life. By removing our biases we are able to showcase our best potential and perform our work more effectively.

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Implicit bias is something we all have, and it stems from preexisting stereotypes in our heads that have been built throughout our lifetime. We often build these stereotypes based on things we see, interactions with others, and daily life experiences. However, it's important to reduce these biases as much as possible, see people for who they truly are, and not base them on stereotypes. To reduce these stereotypes in my head, the first step is to identify the stereotypes that I have. From there, I can identify stereotypes and my implicit bias and work towards removing those biases. I can remove these biases by learning more about different cultures, religions, and people in general. The more I know about society, the more I can make decisions based on facts, not implicit biases. Often, in the healthcare system, many healthcare workers have their own implicit biases, which is normal but can be detrimental to the patient. Healthcare workers should consider each patient and their culture/background as well. People are very complex, and certain backgrounds and cultures can have an effect on them getting the healthcare they need. For example, language plays a big role. If healthcare workers don't speak the same language as their patients, there can be a lot of miscommunication, which can have an effect on the care given to the patient. Language barriers are extremely common and have a huge impact on healthcare. To solve this problem hospitals and healthcare facilities should always have translators ready to help remove that language barrier so that the patient can get the best care possible.

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Reducing Implicit Bias + Increasing Cultural Responsiveness

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Reducing Implicit Bias + Increasing Cultural Responsiveness

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To reduce my implicit bias in the health care system, I would need to recognize individual stereotypes and consciously adjust my responses. Recognizing these stereotypes is important because it can help promote a more inclusive and equitable environment. Stereotypes can influence healthcare providers' decisions, resulting in assumptions and broad generalizations that do not accurately reflect the patient's needs and circumstances. By recognizing and challenging these stereotypes, I can consider the patient's needs, also known as perspective taking. This means that I can provide effective care by understanding the patient's background and personal history. Not only does this improve my interaction with the patient, but it can promote better health outcomes for all patients. Furthermore, culture and language influence communication between the patient and the healthcare provider. They have an impact on communication, comprehension, and care delivery. Culture beliefs and values can influence patient behaviors and health perceptions. Language barriers may hinder effective communication between a healthcare provider and a patient, resulting in misunderstanding and potentially fatal medical errors. Understanding various cultural aspects allows me to eliminate bias perspectives and ensure that all patient care is equitable.

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To tackle my own hidden biases, I can actively challenge stereotypes by seeking out examples that go against them. This means looking for positive stories that break the usual patterns. By doing this, I can train my mind to think differently and be more open to different views.

To better understand how culture and language affect healthcare, I can practice something called cultural humility. This means admitting that I might not fully understand all the different ways people live and being willing to learn from patients and their communities. By listening to their stories and beliefs, I can get a better idea of how their culture shapes their health needs and choices. Learning about different cultures, languages, and traditions is also important. This knowledge can help me understand why patients might have certain preferences or behaviors. In short, I can fight biases by seeking different perspectives and learn about how culture matters in healthcare through cultural humility. These steps will help me provide better, fairer care to all patients, no matter where they come from or how they communicate.